Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Grilled Dishes
Grilled Squid
Chef's Menu Description
Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.
Ingredients
- • 500g whole squid, cleaned
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 1 tsp ground black pepper
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- • 2 limes, juiced
- • 1 red birdseye chili, minced
- • 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Clean the squid, cut the bodies into large pieces, and score a diamond pattern.
2
Phase 2
Mix the fish sauce, sugar, garlic, black pepper, and 1 tbsp of oil.
3
Phase 3
Coat the squid and rest for 15 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Grill over high heat for 90 seconds per side until charred and just opaque.
5
Phase 5
Stir the lime juice with the chili and the remaining oil for the dipping sauce.
6
Phase 6
Slice the squid, scatter with coriander, and serve with the lime dipping sauce.